A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6369815 Details
Epoch: 296 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 42641741 epoch_slot_no: 132941 block_no: 6369638 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 4970 time: 2021-10-14 10:40:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0ab8bfca2a8847551a308cf1d1a254b1dd5bd90d4744308eeb58bc1751383cBlock Operator
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